2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 294 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. 2009 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Cobalt | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2201 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
